Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172)

Mercedes-Benz R172
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Also calledMercedes-Benz SLC-Class (facelift)
Production2011–2020
AssemblyGermany: Bremen (Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant)
DesignerIl-hun Yoon (2007, 2008)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door retractable hardtop
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedMercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase97.8 in (2,484 mm)[1]
Length162.8 in (4,135 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,816 mm)
Height51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)

The third generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (SLC-Class) (series R172) was launched in Stuttgart in January 2011,[2] with a subsequent public launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show,[3] with international sales starting spring 2011. It is the successor of R171 series of roadsters which was originally launched in 2004. The SLC (as it was renamed during its mid cycle facelift) was discontinued after the 2020 model year.

  1. ^ "2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2dr Roadster SLK350 Specs". cars.usnews.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Michael Harley (3 February 2011). "2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster unwrapped in Stuttgart". Autoblog.
  3. ^ "Geneva motor show 2011 - Mercedes-Benz SLK". What Car?. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2013.